The Rickards High drum line (pictured) won first place and $5,000 at the Battle of The High School Marching Bands Drum Off at The Home Depot Center in Los Angeles.

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Don't ever tell Quincy Griffin's band students they can't get something accomplished.

If the group's recent excursion to Los Angeles is any indication, not only can members of the Rickards High School band accomplish whatever they set their minds to, but they can also walk away with $5,000 and a trophy as proof.

They're good and they know it - now most of California knows it too. ...